Scratch Food with a Side of Geek Mom and Pop Culture.
I love winter. And I love it in the kind of way that I will look out the window at fresh-fallen snow, exclaim “How beautiful!” and then I will wrap myself in a blanket and go back to watching Netflix. Don’t get me wrong, I actually love the crisp bite of winter air in my…
When my doctor’s office called me back a couple weeks following a routine physical, I had a sick feeling of dread. “Irregular pap,” the doctor’s assistant said. Cervical cancer!? My mind panicked. But my mouth, fortunately, knew what to say. “What happens now?”
Good morning readers! I’ve got a gift to give away to one lucky person, and some amazing, life-changing news to share.
It’s the most bakingest time of the year! And naturally, we’re in our kitchens, because when you can’t figure out what else to get for the people who have everything, you always know that you can count almost always count on a cookie being a well-received holiday gift. I give them to almost everybody in…
Twas a month before Christmas, and all through the house, No preparation was done yet – a reason to grouse. The stockings were still packed in the basement with care. And no shopping was yet done to the FoodRetro Grinch’s despair.
I was a happy baker slacker over the summer with the excuse that it was mostly too hot too heat up the house, but winter, it’s a-comin’. When the house feels chilly, baking is one of my favourite past-times, cause it gives me an excuse to linger in a nice warm kitchen with a cup of…
With winter fast approaching, the viruses that cause colds and flu aren’t far behind. In fact, the first spike in the cold virus usually happens shortly after back to school, with other spikes in mid-winter and early spring. The average adult gets 2 colds per year, but kids under 6 years old average between 6…
It’s fall time, and that means foods for watching le football and le hockey. Also hot, quick and dirty family dinners, and lazy day stuff. These SUPER fast Texas Hold’em Chili Cheese Fries cover all those bases, because you can make a meal in about 20 minutes with what you have in your freezer and pantry.
It’s a good week to watch movies. The last couple of days have been a prime example of lousy fall weather. It’s been cool, and rain fell non-stop yesterday. Today, the humidity is high, nothing has dried out, and every place is mucky and squishy. So to help when you feel like staying indoors, I’ve…
If you were thinking about sponsoring my walk in The Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure Walk to benefit SickKids Campaign and helping the Sick Kids raise their target of $2 million, there’s still time! 8 days remain before our big walk with the BLUNTmoms, and we could really use your help trying to make our goal. Even if…